First Stop’s One Giant Leap

Morgan Vick, Jennifer Geist, Jessica Brown Jennifer Geist, Kathryn Crowe, Rev. Paul Pradat

First Stop Hosts One Giant Leap Fundraiser

Photos by Steve Babin

First Stop presented their annual fundraiser, One Giant Leap on October 19 at the U.S. Space and Rocket Center. The event benefited First Stop’s mission, working with Huntsville’s homeless community to provide a path to sustainable, independent living.

Among the 340 guests were the City of Huntsville’s Community Development Manager, Scott Erwin; and keynote speaker Kathryn Crowe. The buffet centerpiece and entry table arrangement were donated by Lisa Atkins of Sacred Stone. Musical entertainment was provided by Soft Note Combo.

Speaker Kathryn Crowe shared her story of overcoming homelessness, becoming an Arabic linguist for the Air Force, and ultimately working as an engineer at NASA.

The event was made possible by Gold level sponsor Seabrook Solutions; and Silver level sponsors AccuRX, Thrive Alabama, and Good Shepherd Catholic Church.

“I am so proud to live in this amazing community that continues to be so supportive of First Stop and our homeless community. Our annual dinner is a large fundraiser for us, and the Huntsville community really showed up,” said Jennifer Geist, Executive Director of First Stop. n

Eugene & Sylvia Folks, Sheritha Mullen, Gloria Brown, Yvonne & Lonnie Jefferson

Kathryn Crowe, Megan Isherwood Joyce & Gary Joyce

Chris Birdwell, Jessica Brown